Welcome 2 My Nightmare & More!
July 30, 2010, 9:48 pm

Late on this one, but some very exciting news out of the Alice camp. Alice is currently working on a new album, titled Welcome 2 My Nightmare. As the title suggests, it is a continuation of the classic 1975 album, Welcome To My Nightmare. Alice will be teaming up with Bob Ezrin, who will producing the new album - the first time Bob has produced Alice's work in 27 years. The news doesn't end there. Neal Smith and Dennis Dunaway are also writing material with Alice for this new record, although only time will tell if those tracks will make the album. There are also plans to finally release The Nightmare TV special on DVD.

Alice is featured in a new documentary entited: Louder Than Love - The Grande Ballroom Story. Alice is interviewed about his experiences at Detroit's legendary venue, The Grande Ballroom, which is in a sorry state of disrepair. The documentary is still in development, and funds are being raised in order to license music. Should be an interesting documentary on a classic era in rock and roll.

Last year Alice's performance at the Hammersmith Apollo in London was recorded for a DVD release. The DVD will finally be release on the 28th September 2010. The Theatre of Death show was recorded on the 6th December 2009, and features the following song: School's Out, Department Of Youth, I'm Eighteen, Wicked Young Man, Ballad Of Dwight Fry, Go To Hell, Guilty, Welcome To My Nightmare, Cold Ethyl, Poison, The Awakening, From The Inside, Nurse Rosetta, Is It My Body, Be My Lover, Only Women Bleed, I Never Cry, Black Widow, Vengeance Is Mine, Devil's Food, Dirty Diamonds, Billion Dollar Babies, Killer, I Love The Dead, No More Mr. Nice Guy, Under My Wheels, School's Out.

The number of Alice albums to be back in print on vinyl is continuing to increase, this time Pretties for You is seeing the light of day. Released earlier this week, the new disc has been pressed on 180g black vinyl.

Alice and Dick Wagner are working on music for a new indie horror film called Silas Gore. Alice and Calico might also make an appearance in the film.

After the success of the Gruesome Twosome tour, Alice and Rob will be re-uniting in the fall for the Halloween Hootenanny. The duo will turn into a trio - the Murderdolls are also being added to the bill.

A Fistful of Alice gets vinyl release in August
July 6, 2010, 11:19 pm

In 1996 there was a planned vinyl release in the UK for A Fistful of Alice, this was cancelled shortly after it was announce and Fistful never made to it vinyl. Friday Music are changing that, with the first worldwide vinyl release of A Fistful of Alice hitting stores August 17th.

The release will be a double vinyl set in a deluxe gatefold sleeve, continuing in the vein of Friday Music of Alice Cooper releases. Fistful features guest appearances by Rob Zombie, Sammy Hagar and Slash; it was recorded live at Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on 2nd June 1996. You can pre-order this new vinyl release at www.amazon.com.

Upcoming US Television
May 26, 2010, 6:49 am

Alice will be appearing on the following TV shows in the US:

American Idol - TONIGHT - 26th May (Fox)
Not sure what is happening but there seems like there will be some kind of appearance by Alice and Keri Kelli

Good Morning America - TOMORROW - 27th May (ABC)
A Pastor has had his dream fulfilled of appearing on stage with Alice. It happened during the recent show at Charlotte, NC. The show will feature a story about the appearance.

That Metal Show - 12th June (VH-1)
Alice and Rob Zombie are interviewed about the Gruesome Twosome tour.

Man Vs. Food - June (Travel Channel)
Adam visits Cooperstown and tries out the Big Unit.

Set those DVR's!

Alice Cooper Records with Students at Nimbus
May 5, 2010, 9:40 pm

PRESS RELEASE:

Students gain hands-on experience working with music legend"

Vancouver, BC, May 4, 2010 - Production Students at the Nimbus School of Recordings Arts joined legendary producer and Nimbus partner Garth Richardson in a recording session with Alice Cooper.

Alice Cooper was in the studio at Nimbus on Friday April 30th, and took time to tour the school and meet with the students. He was in Vancouver to perform with Rob Zombie as part of their 2010 "Gruesome Twosome Tour".

In speaking about Nimbus co-founder Bob Ezrin, Alice said, "Bob taught me how to write songs... I still use him as my sounding board." Bob Ezrin has been described by Alice Cooper as "our George Martin". Having defined the group's sound on his first album as a producer, Love it to Death in 1971, Ezrin embarked on a long-term collaboration that by 1973 would see the release of the number one Billion Dollar Babies album a year after the success of School's Out and Alice Cooper established as one of the biggest acts in the world. After the group separated, Ezrin continued his collaboration with Alice as a solo artist in 1975 with Cooper's ground breaking Welcome To My Nightmare. Ezrin worked with the Alice Cooper group (and later with Alice as a solo artist) not just as a producer but also co-writer, arranger and musician.

Interviews with Alice Cooper and other music legends participating in the Nimbus/CFOX "Mentor Series" of guest speakers can be found on the Nimbus YouTube page.

About Nimbus

Nimbus School of Recording Arts was founded by Bob Ezrin, Garth Richardson and Kevin Williams, who have produced records collectively selling over 150 million copies by artists including Alice Cooper, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Rage Against The Machine, KISS, Jane's Addiction, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Nimbus offers courses in a world-class studio for a complete music career in Sound Engineering, Music Production, Music Business and Artist Development.

Nimbus School of Recording Arts is located in Vancouver, Canada. All Nimbus Certificate Programs are 6 months in duration, Diploma Programs are 12 months, with intakes in January, April, July and October.

To learn more about how to apply for any Nimbus program please contact Kevin Williams at 604-875-8998 or Kevin@nimbusrecording.com or visit the website: www.nimbusrecording.com

Re-Issues and Live Shows
December 9, 2009, 6:27 pm

The Alice Cooper reissues continue into the new year, getting 2010 off to a good start! Dada (1983), Zipper Catches Skin (1982) and Special Forces (1981) will all be reissues on January 12th (or 26th according to Amazon.com) by Collector's Choice Music. Zipper Catches Skin features the bonus track "For Britain Only", which was only released as a single in England in 1982 although could more recently be found on the Life and Crimes of Alice Cooper (1999) box set. Special Forces will feature "Look at You Over There, Ripping Sawdust From My Teddy Bear" as a bonus track.

But there is more exciting news, Friday Music will be giving Welcome To My Nightmare the same deluxe treatment they did to School's Out earlier in the year. Welcome To My Nightmare will be released on 180g vinyl in a special gatefold sleeve on January 12th.

Alice is currently touring Europe, and for the first time Alice's shows have all been recorded and are being sold online as a digital download or USB drive via Concert Online. The USB is available for sale at the shows.

Alice's appearance at the Hammersmith Apollo in London on December 6th was recorded in High Definition for a DVD release later next year. Having just left the UK, Alice is already confirmed for a festival appearance there next year: Sonisphere Festival, Knebworth, UK July 30th to August 1st, also on the bill are Iron Maiden, Iggy and the Stooges and the Cult.

Love It To Death 24K Remaster
November 16, 2009, 4:49 pm

Audio Fidelity are once again releasing another Alice Cooper Group remaster. This time around is the classic Love It To Death album. The disc is set to be released on December 8th.

"After the 24K success of 'School's Out' and 'Killer', Audio Fidelity completes our 2009 Alice Cooper Trilogy with the band's 1971 major label debut, 'Love It To Death'. After 38 years die-hard fans still argue over which is the best.

Our 24K package includes the controversial album cover - The Audio Fidelity censors, the same people wo brought you the infamous AF Virgin Vinyl poster, have let another one slip through.

Captivating from the start and not a bit of filler, this album introduced the truly unique band to the mainstream with songs that forever sound new and original including, 'Ballad of Dwight Fry', 'Is It My Body' and a Cooper's trademark, 'I'm Eighteen' (one of the all-time great coming of age songs). They incorporate blues, jazz, even songs styled after Broadway showtunes...and it's all ground-breaking Rock & Roll, in that the group firmly established their voice and personna. Punk? Glam? Shock-Rock? Horror-Rock? Heavy Metal? Anything created since, it all starts here."

Pre-order the release at Amazon.com

There are a couple vinyl re-issues to look out for. Easy Action has been re-released on Vinyl here in the US by Rhino in a single sleeve issue. Killer has been released on Red Vinyl in Mexico with a calendar insert - a very cool release!

Last Call with Carson Daly TONIGHT!
November 3, 2009, 1:35 pm

Alice will be appearing on the Last Call with Carson Daly tonight, November 3rd. This show airs on NBC at 1.35am (technically the 4th). Don't forget to set those DVRs!

Photo's from Indio, CA
November 1, 2009, 4:50 pm

There are several nice photo's from Alice's show at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California on October 30th at PE.com (Thanks Tom!)

On VH-1 Classic there was a short piece on the Theatre of Death tour during an episode of That Metal Show which aired on Halloween. For those that missed it - like me - there are several airings of That Metal Show during the coming week, so there might yet still be a chance to catch it. Blackie Lawless was also featured in the episode.

Crawdaddy Interview
October 30, 2009, 3:23 pm

Crawdaddy! Magazine have just posted a great interview with Alice. Head on over to their site and check out the article.

WGN America are airing the Munster Marathon again today, with Alice introductions to each episode, and at its conclusion they will premiere the video for "Keeping Halloween Alive".

Alice Releases Halloween Single!
October 4, 2009, 3:50 pm

On September 28th Alice released a special holiday single on iTunes to celebrate Halloween.

Press Release:

Los Angeles, CA – Shout! Factory and Alice Cooper announced an exclusive alliance to bring Alice Cooper’s brand-new Halloween single, “Keepin’ Halloween Alive,” to the digital music entertainment marketplace. The announcement was made today by Shout! Factory founding partner and COO Bob Emmer.

Under its agreement with Cooper, Shout! Factory will be the exclusive digital media distributor for Alice Cooper’s new single, “Keepin’ Halloween Alive,” as well as the track’s bonus Karaoke (aka “Cooperoke”) version for digital music downloads.

Alice delivers the song with the garage-punk snarl he is best known for, ensuring that it will soon be a Halloween classic. “At home my family all gathers around an old spooky tree decorated with skulls and bones in the living room, and we exchange gifts,” says Cooper. “It’s our holiday. We even all have matching black-and-orange Halloween sweaters! I wanted a theme song for people like me, and for us Halloween never ends. In the chorus I say, ‘I’m keepin’ Halloween alive, baby, 3–6–5’... and I mean it!”

“Keepin’ Halloween Alive,” was co-written and co-produced by Cooper with Piggy D. (a member of Rob Zombie’s band), who played rhythm guitar/backup vocals. Dave Pino (Powerman 5000) is featured on lead guitar, and David Spreng (Bob Dylan, The Bravery) on drums. Of the recording, Cooper says, “We played it live as a band to capture the vibe. It was the easiest work I think any of us have ever done, not to mention a blast!”

“We are thrilled to be working closely again with the legendary Alice Cooper on his new Halloween-themed single and adding to Shout! Factory’s expansive digital audio library,” said Bob Emmer, Shout! Factory founding partner and COO. “Throughout his long and storied career, Cooper has always been a master entertainer and a consummate showman. His connection to the dark and spooky holiday is definitive. It’s great to be working with him as he is crowned the King of Halloween.”

In addition to releasing the new single, Cooper is busy hosting his “Nights with Alice Cooper” radio program, now syndicated on more than 100 stations worldwide and staying on the road with his Theatre of Death world tour.

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. For more on Shout! Factory, visit www.shoutfactory.com.